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Feeding Your Gadget and Tech ObsessionsTue, 03 Mar 2015 20:27:24 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1Ubuntu Phone release: Apps out, Scopes inhttp://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-phone-release-apps-out-scopes-in-06367931/
http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-phone-release-apps-out-scopes-in-06367931/#commentsFri, 06 Feb 2015 18:33:06 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=367931The Ubuntu device you're about to see goes by the name Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu edition, and it isn't going to be like your average iPhone or Android. Instead, so it's being presented by Canonical as, this device will make quick work of your day-to-day needs with "Scopes" - also known as cards. The first Ubuntu phone for the public will … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-phone-release-apps-out-scopes-in-06367931/feed/0Drones, hubs and clouds: Ubuntu Core makes IoT playhttp://www.slashgear.com/drones-hubs-and-clouds-ubuntu-core-makes-iot-play-20365349/
http://www.slashgear.com/drones-hubs-and-clouds-ubuntu-core-makes-iot-play-20365349/#commentsTue, 20 Jan 2015 15:57:53 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=365349Linux is making another play for the Internet of Things, with Ubuntu figuring that as devices from thermostats through home hubs to personal robots and drones get smarter, they'll need a more flexible brain. Snappy Ubuntu Core is the latest platform for smart devices, promising gadgets that run exactly the same software whether locally or relying on the cloud, and … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/drones-hubs-and-clouds-ubuntu-core-makes-iot-play-20365349/feed/0Ubuntu Phone delayed again to next yearhttp://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-phone-delayed-again-to-next-year-22360307/
http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-phone-delayed-again-to-next-year-22360307/#commentsMon, 22 Dec 2014 10:30:38 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=360307It seems that Samsung isn't the only one experiencing delays in getting a new player in the mobile market out of the woodwork. Canonical, the commercial company behind the open source Linux-based Ubuntu OS has been quoted to have said that its much-hyped Ubuntu Phone won't be announced until early 2015. And that's just the announcement of the availability and … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-phone-delayed-again-to-next-year-22360307/feed/0Ubuntu Touch on Meizu MX4 Pro sighted, still a possibilityhttp://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-touch-on-meizu-mx4-pro-sighted-still-a-possibility-08349669/
http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-touch-on-meizu-mx4-pro-sighted-still-a-possibility-08349669/#commentsWed, 08 Oct 2014 09:10:44 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=349669Back in February, Canonical promised that its phone-centric Ubuntu Touch will be making its way to actual retail smartphones later this year. But Canonical promises many things and with the year coming to a close, it seems that that promise might either be delayed or, worse, broken entirely. But behold, a device bearing the likeness of the Meizu MX4 but … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-touch-on-meizu-mx4-pro-sighted-still-a-possibility-08349669/feed/2Ubuntu 14.10 Utopic Unicorn Alpha 1 now availablehttp://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-14-10-utopic-unicorn-alpha-1-now-available-28335737/
http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-14-10-utopic-unicorn-alpha-1-now-available-28335737/#commentsSat, 28 Jun 2014 13:00:40 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=335737If you're up for checking out the upcoming version of Ubuntu -- Utopic Unicorn 14.10 -- the first alpha has been released. There are images available for GNOME, Kubuntu, and other popular varieties, and with the images come some software updates and system improvements. As with any pre-release build, particularly an alpha build, those who aren't familiar with what that … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-14-10-utopic-unicorn-alpha-1-now-available-28335737/feed/0Ubuntu Orange Box: cloud portabilityhttp://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-orange-box-cloud-portability-19329657/
http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-orange-box-cloud-portability-19329657/#commentsTue, 20 May 2014 01:42:58 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=329657At the OpenStack Summit, Canonical's Mark Shuttleworth took the wraps of the Ubuntu Orange Box, an aptly named orange cloud-in-a-box that is hailed as portable (to a degree). The Orange Box is a full mobile cluster with a couple of convenient handles on top and a weight that lets you check it with your baggage. The Ubuntu Orange Box features … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-orange-box-cloud-portability-19329657/feed/1Ubuntu phones from Meizu and bq in 2014 Canonical promiseshttp://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-phones-from-meizu-and-bq-in-2014-canonical-promises-19317433/
http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-phones-from-meizu-and-bq-in-2014-canonical-promises-19317433/#commentsWed, 19 Feb 2014 17:36:25 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=317433The first Ubuntu phones will be launched later in 2014 by Meizu and bq, Canonical has confirmed, along with an unspecified number of carriers also keen to get the new OS to market. Meizu is better known for its affordable Android devices, while bq readers, though not broadly known for its own brand, is responsible for a number of low-cost … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-phones-from-meizu-and-bq-in-2014-canonical-promises-19317433/feed/0Ubuntu Touch OS scores smartphone partner, reveals Shuttleworthhttp://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-touch-os-scores-smartphone-partner-reveals-shuttleworth-11308350/
http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-touch-os-scores-smartphone-partner-reveals-shuttleworth-11308350/#commentsWed, 11 Dec 2013 06:17:04 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=308350The days of Canonical's mobile operating system, dubbed Ubuntu Touch, are rapidly upon us. In October, an image of Ubuntu Touch was released along with the 13.10 version of the desktop OS. Fast-forward a couple more months, and Canonical's Mark Shuttleworth has revealed the company has penned an agreement with its first -- and yet unspecified -- smartphone partner. The … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-touch-os-scores-smartphone-partner-reveals-shuttleworth-11308350/feed/2Canonical Ubuntu Edge smartphone production still a possibilityhttp://www.slashgear.com/canonical-ubuntu-edge-smartphone-production-still-a-possibility-22294640/
http://www.slashgear.com/canonical-ubuntu-edge-smartphone-production-still-a-possibility-22294640/#commentsThu, 22 Aug 2013 21:34:26 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=294640Earlier today, we reported that Canonical's Indiegogo campaign to fund an Ubuntu-based smartphone missed its crowdfunding goal by a mile. However, we're now learning that Canonical has every intention of moving forward in another capacity, calling the campaign a success and noting that the $12.8 million they did manage to raise was the largest amount raised for a crowdfunding campaign … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/canonical-ubuntu-edge-smartphone-production-still-a-possibility-22294640/feed/1Ubuntu Edge misses crowdfunding goal by a long shothttp://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-edge-misses-crowdfunding-goal-by-a-long-shot-22294572/
http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-edge-misses-crowdfunding-goal-by-a-long-shot-22294572/#commentsThu, 22 Aug 2013 13:20:35 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=294572Canonical set a bold goal when they launched the Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the Ubuntu Edge phone, asking backers to collectively raise a total of $32 million, which would be the highest amount any crowdsourced project would raise. Sadly, the company didn't meet the mark, but it ended up raising almost $13 million. The campaign ended up raising just over … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-edge-misses-crowdfunding-goal-by-a-long-shot-22294572/feed/5Ubuntu Edge crowdfunding campaign trumps Pebble to become highest everhttp://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-edge-crowdfunding-campaign-trumps-pebble-to-become-highest-ever-16294057/
http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-edge-crowdfunding-campaign-trumps-pebble-to-become-highest-ever-16294057/#commentsFri, 16 Aug 2013 23:16:16 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=294057Canonical has announced that its Ubuntu Edge Indiegogo campaign has achieved a new world record, trumping other high-earning crowdfunding campaigns (we're looking at you, Pebble) to be the "biggest ever." Such has been achieved with $10,266,845 in funds, and the company doesn't fail to point out that it has a tad under a week left, potentially seeing that number grow. … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-edge-crowdfunding-campaign-trumps-pebble-to-become-highest-ever-16294057/feed/4Ubuntu Edge gets price hack to boost Indiegogo pledgeshttp://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-edge-gets-price-hack-to-boost-indiegogo-pledges-08293142/
http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-edge-gets-price-hack-to-boost-indiegogo-pledges-08293142/#commentsThu, 08 Aug 2013 13:18:00 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=293142You might remember that dual-booting Linux and Android-powered phone that we discussed last month. It's called the Ubuntu Edge and it's hoping to change the mobile landscape in a big way. However, before it can do that, Canonical needs some funding help in order to produce the phone for the masses, and it seems like pledges are slowing down, for … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-edge-gets-price-hack-to-boost-indiegogo-pledges-08293142/feed/2Official Chinese OS in works as government signs with Ubuntuhttp://www.slashgear.com/official-chinese-os-in-works-as-government-signs-with-ubuntu-22274997/
http://www.slashgear.com/official-chinese-os-in-works-as-government-signs-with-ubuntu-22274997/#commentsFri, 22 Mar 2013 15:19:25 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=274997If there's one technological breakthrough China's government thinks it needs right this second, it's their own operating system. Or more control over the internet - but that's (perhaps) besides the point. Today the big news is the Chinese government signing a deal with Canonical, the creators of the OS Ubuntu, to create their own home-grown operating system to "wean its … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/official-chinese-os-in-works-as-government-signs-with-ubuntu-22274997/feed/7Ubuntu for tablets unveiled, coming to Nexus devices this Thursdayhttp://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-for-tablets-unveiled-coming-to-nexus-devices-this-thursday-19269972/
http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-for-tablets-unveiled-coming-to-nexus-devices-this-thursday-19269972/#commentsTue, 19 Feb 2013 16:46:34 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=269972Early last month, Canonical announced the Ubuntu OS for smartphones, which will be coming later this year in October as opposed to the initial timeline of a 2014 release. However, we still haven't heard a word about a tablet OS until now. Canonical unveiled the tablet version of Ubuntu today during the same time as HTC's event, and while the … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-for-tablets-unveiled-coming-to-nexus-devices-this-thursday-19269972/feed/0Canonical seeks developers for 12 core Ubuntu Phone appshttp://www.slashgear.com/canonical-seeks-developers-for-12-core-ubuntu-phone-apps-24266543/
http://www.slashgear.com/canonical-seeks-developers-for-12-core-ubuntu-phone-apps-24266543/#commentsThu, 24 Jan 2013 07:51:47 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=266543While it's not quite up to the level of RIM's Port-a-Thon events, Canonical plans to have a dozen "core apps" ready to go for Ubuntu Phone when it hits shelves. The apps will be included on the phone, and aim to give users the foundation they've come to expect in handset software offerings. Developers who are interested in participating need … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/canonical-seeks-developers-for-12-core-ubuntu-phone-apps-24266543/feed/1Ubuntu mobile OS announced, coming to phones in 2014http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-mobile-os-announced-coming-to-phones-in-2014-02262819/
http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-mobile-os-announced-coming-to-phones-in-2014-02262819/#commentsWed, 02 Jan 2013 19:53:35 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=262819As teased yesterday, Canonical unveiled its latest Ubuntu project by announcing a mobile version of Ubuntu, which is actually built around the existing Android kernel and drivers, but doesn't use a Java Virtual Machine. The company has made the OS compatible on both ARM and x86 devices, and says that the new platform will use "the full power of the … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-mobile-os-announced-coming-to-phones-in-2014-02262819/feed/11Ubuntu Phone OS being developedhttp://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-phone-os-being-developed-12222680/
http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-phone-os-being-developed-12222680/#commentsThu, 12 Apr 2012 19:47:54 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=222680A recent job listing has revealed that an Ubuntu Phone OS is currently under development. Canonical, the major developer behind the Ubuntu OS, is seeking a Business Development Manager for its Ubuntu Phone OS project that will be responsible for establishing relationships with phone vendors and telecommunications companies to promote the platform. This isn't the first time that Canonical has … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/ubuntu-phone-os-being-developed-12222680/feed/21CES 2012 Smart TV Round-Uphttp://www.slashgear.com/ces-2012-smart-tv-round-up-12208959/
http://www.slashgear.com/ces-2012-smart-tv-round-up-12208959/#commentsThu, 12 Jan 2012 13:48:44 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=208959If ultrabooks and smartphones led the charge for your credit card in mobile gadgetry at CES 2012 this week, Smart TV did the same for living room scale tech. Google TV made its new strike on the market, having rallied for a second scuffle after its embarrassing first-gen flop, while homegrown smart TV systems did their level best to compete. … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/ces-2012-smart-tv-round-up-12208959/feed/4Canonical embeds Ubuntu Linux into TVhttp://www.slashgear.com/canonical-embeds-ubuntu-linux-into-tv-11208817/
http://www.slashgear.com/canonical-embeds-ubuntu-linux-into-tv-11208817/#commentsWed, 11 Jan 2012 21:42:24 +0000http://www.slashgear.com/?p=208817There's Google TV, Apple TV, and now Canonical is working to bring us Ubuntu TV. Throughout the past couple months they've built a limited, skinned version of Ubuntu to the television. Like Google TV, it's built into the hardware. Updates can still be integrated over WiFi, and the TV connection will eventually offer a 'shared-screen' experience to iOS, Android, and … Continue reading]]>http://www.slashgear.com/canonical-embeds-ubuntu-linux-into-tv-11208817/feed/0